Assistant Director of Nursing - Onsite

Title:           Assistant Director of Nursing - Onsite         Mandatory skills:     Nursing, Nursing Services,Registered Nurse, RN, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN,clinical, clinical management, care plan, nursing care,Human Resource, interviewing, selection, performance evaluations, coaching, counseling,nursing facility, nursing functions, nursing care indicators, nursing practices,regulatory requirements, facility policy, facility procedures,Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Pharmacy, Incidents, Accidents, Admissions, Safety,Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA,quality assurance functions, quality indicators, material resources, supply resources,medical interventions, medications, employee management issues, commutation styles     Description:     Job Summary: This position supports and assists the Director of Nursing Services in operating the Nursing Department of the client, a skilled nursing facility. Assumes responsibility for clinical outcomes of the facility and oversees nursing practices of the Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Manages supervisory staff responsible for scheduling and assigning duties to nursing personnel. Establishes and manages facility-wide nursing care indicators, ensuring that the facility complies with the client guidelines governing the outcome of Veteran/Member care. Incorporates culture change in the form of Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties. Occasionally drives on client business; completes special projects; and performs other job-related duties. Major Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsFunctionSupervises and manages the use of scheduled staff throughout the facility to ensure proper use of resources and adequate coverage - 25%Evaluates the quality and outcomes of critical nursing functions as they pertain to Veteran/Member care. Takes necessary actions to train and supervise staff to ensure that all standards of care are met on a daily basis. - 25%Applies working knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements to evaluate comprehensive functions of the Nursing Department and institutes corrective action whenever deficiencies are identified. - 15%Participates and assumes leadership role as assigned on committees and task forces which may include Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Pharmacy, Incidents/Accidents, Admissions and Safety. Participates in the development policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with client and VA regulations and facility policies and procedures. - 10%Participates in Human Resource activities related to interviewing, selection, performance evaluations, coaching/ counseling and administering disciplinary action as necessary. - 5%Responds to and takes appropriate action regarding emergent issues that involve allegations of abuse, neglect/ mistreatment of residents, fire or police involvement, and elopements; and ensures the Director of Nursing Services and/or Administrator is immediately informed of developing situations. - 5%Provides assistance on units or with supervision as required; and may act on behalf of the Director of Nursing Services in their absence. - 5%Incorporates culture change in the form of Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties; and completes special projects, as assigned. - 5%Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5%-10%) Actively participates in the client process must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in AZ Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facilityKnowledge of employee management issues related to the specific demands of a nursing home environment, including knowledge of scheduling, training. supervision and application of nursing practicesKnowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the nursing home, including Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other standardsKnowledge of regulatory requirements and how to complete resident assessments. Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plansKnowledge of human resource functions including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary actionKnowledge of communication approaches/ techniques, including the effective use of English in oral and written form, commutation styles effective in meeting or conference settings and approaches useful in communicating with culturally diverse populationsKnowledge of design and implementation of systems related to workflow, scheduling. quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the nursing home environment Skill Skill in managing systems, functions, material/supply resources, human resources and nursing practiceClinical skills necessary for assessment and planning appropriate medical interventions, especially as they pertain to quality indicators such as pressure sores, nutrition, dehydration, incontinence, therapies, end of life issues and appropriate use of medicationsFundamental nursing skills that may be used on an intermittent basis when providing nursing care of supervising and assessing the work and practice of other nursing staffSkill in problem solving in areas of complex or multi-faceted issues as they relate to nursing care and practice, internal/external resources and important family/resident issuesManagement/leadership skillsSkill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels Ability Ability to learn, interpret, and apply client Personnel RulesAbility to learn and apply the client policies and proceduresAbility to act professionally and compassionately with both internal and external contacts Licenses/Certifications Active license to practice as a registered nurse in AZThis position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training.     VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.   Contact Details : Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan, Phone No: (847) 786-5904, Email: [email protected] VIVA USA INC.3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Additional Information: - Specialty: Medical Director - Location: Flagstaff, Arizona, United States - Contact: About the Company: